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Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Designation: Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Location: Virginia

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📘 Park Overview

Walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas where a successful English colonization of North America began. Despite early struggles to survive, the 1607 settlement evolved into a prosperous colony. As the colony expanded, the Virginia Indians were pushed out of their homeland. In 1619, the arrival of Africans was recorded, marking the origin of slavery in English North America.

🌤 Weather Information

http://www.nps.gov/jame/planyourvisit/weather.htm

🚗 Directions

Situated on the banks of the James River, Jamestown is a short distance from many major roadways and highways. For a google map search or GPS, use the following address: 1368 Colonial Parkway, Jamestown, Virginia 23081.

Images

Children In Nature Program at Historic Jamestowne

Interpretive Program

Credit: Park Ranger Roger W. Green

Sunset Over the James River

Viewed from Historic Jamestowne

Credit: Park Ranger Roger W. Green

Bacon's Rebellion

Living History Program

Credit: Park Ranger Linda Williams

Park Ranger and Volunteer Prepared for Nature Program

Interpretive Program

Credit: Park Ranger Roger W. Green

Walking Tour

Historic Jamestowne's New Towne

Credit: Park Ranger Roger Green

Activities

Topics

Operating Hours

Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person
Adult (16 and older) -$15; good for 7 days entrance to Yorktown Battlefield (and NPS areas at Historic Jamestowne); can be upgraded to see Preservation Virginia areas at Historic Jamestowne for an additional $15 at the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center. Yorktown Battlefield will not be selling the $30 entrance permit for Historic Jamestowne.
$15.00

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park
The Colonial annual pass admits passholder and three accompanying adults unlimited admittance to both NPS areas at Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield during regular operating hours. Pass is valid for twelve months from the month of purchase. Note: There is an additional $ 15.00 Preservation Virginia entrance fee for each adult entering on the Colonial Pass to Historic Jamestowne to visit the Preservation Virginia historic areas.
$45.00

3-Day Weather Forecast

Friday, May 15

Sunny

Sunny

High: 77.4°F | Low: 48.2°F

Humidity: 52%

Wind: 14.8 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 7.8

Sunrise: 05:58 AM

Sunset: 08:09 PM

Moon: Waning Crescent (5%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 50.7°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Saturday, May 16

Sunny

Sunny

High: 83.8°F | Low: 52.3°F

Humidity: 53%

Wind: 11.9 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 8.8

Sunrise: 05:57 AM

Sunset: 08:10 PM

Moon: New Moon (1%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 59.1°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Sunday, May 17

Sunny

Sunny

High: 91.4°F | Low: 64.4°F

Humidity: 55%

Wind: 12.1 mph

Rain Chance: 0%

UV Index: 8.6

Sunrise: 05:57 AM

Sunset: 08:10 PM

Moon: Waxing Crescent (0%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 68.5°F

Cloud Cover: 0%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Park Alerts

Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway continues with additional Parkway closures Park Closure
Beginning Tuesday, April 9, 2024, construction will close the Colonial Parkway to all travel in either direction between Yorktown and VA Route 199. Follow all detour signs. See additional closure information in the link below.

More Info

Colonial National Historical Park closed Sunday, Jan 25 and Monday, Jan 26 Park Closure
Due to the winter storm, all Jamestown and Yorktown visitor centers and tour roads will be closed on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26. The Park will re-open 12 PM Tuesday, January 27.

Visitor Center & Contacts

📍 Physical Address:
1368 Colonial Parkway
Jamestown, VA 23081

🏤 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 210
Yorktown, VA 23690

📞 Voice Phone: 7578982410

📞 Fax Phone: 7572294273

✉️ Email: colo_info@nps.gov

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